VOICE OF THE PEOPLE (letter)

Recipe for success

Oak Lawn — What has happened to elegant fashions? I have always enjoyed watching the award shows for the fashions and am now looking forward to tomorrow's Oscars.

A size 0 and a plunging neckline, however, seem to be the norm.

Some of the younger generation's mode of dress is undesirable to me. Skimpy skirts and revealing tops are not appropriate nor attractive. I do not find the hairstyles and the rings in the tongues, nose and places unmentionable an asset.

Beauty comes from a heart that reflects itself in one's eyes and smile. It is not an overnight process but one that takes time and effort.

What has happened to the language? It is embarrassing to hear foul language emitting from the mouths of babes. It so sounds so crude and is disrespectful, not only to those around them but to themselves.

I am proud to be of the female gender. We have accomplished many great things through the years. I feel degraded when I see some young, middle-age and more mature women portraying themselves negatively in dress and demeanor.

Your most prized possessions are your minds and your bodies. I do not watch TV shows that exploit and demean women.

I think it is time for women of all ages to take a good look at themselves not only outwardly but inwardly. The image we put forth is important in how others perceive us.

My dream is for the women of the world to present us as patient, kind, well-dressed and well-mannered. To me that is a recipe for success.